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14 min 46 sec
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Courtney shows you how to make a personalized gemstone paperweight - which is the perfect desktop accessory and an adorable public display of affection. These cute little trinkets are made from a kids polymer clay, which is easy to roll, sculpt, and then stamp with a sweet message. After being baked in the oven, they become hard as rocks (or, rather, gemstones). Courtney then shows you how to finish them off with a coat of gold spray paint for a sophisticated look.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
- Sculpy clay in colors of your choice
- Cutting board
- Paring knife or craft knife
- Metallic gold spray paint and latex gloves
- Masking tape
- Small metal alphabet stamps (optional)
Downloads:
- Carve facets into polymer clay
- Stamp into polymer clay
- Bake polymer clay in the oven
- Spray paint baked gemstone
- An easy-to-follow class on how to make a personalized gemstone paperweight
- 3 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor and artist Courtney Cerruti
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Valentine's Day Crafts: Gem Paperweights Reviews
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Colleen Lange
She did a great job of explaining the whole process. Excited to do this project.
More than 3 months ago
Liz Houtz
This is a good idea. I will try this for a craft project later. Thank you! It would be cool to see other ways you can mold polymer clay.
More than 3 months ago